_____________ Saint Luke's Member
Alexander Shelton Lacy
February 4, 2010
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Edith O'Brien,
January 11, 2010; mother of Barbara (Mike) Pittman.
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
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Mildred Huxley Warner, January 10, 2010; daughter of Jenny and Clay Warner.
Caroline Siler Dean, January 31, 2010; daughter of Mary Beth and Chuck Dean.
As they grows in age, may they also grow in grace and in the knowledge of their Savior Jesus Christ.
Sunday Lectionary Readings
February 14, 2010
The Last Sunday
after The Epiphany
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-43a |
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O God, who before the passion of your onlybegotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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By the Rev. Richmond Webster
These days I've been telling my Bible study groups that to learn the meaning of the stories we find in our Bibles we have to know the "back story," and by this I mean the larger background event coloring whatever happens day to day. This could mean the event of the exile of God's people to a foreign land, or the liberation of God's people from bondage, or, in the case of the New Testament, the reality of life in the Roman Empire. These are all "back stories" to the story at hand.
In the year 2010, we are living with a new back story. . .
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Ash Wednesday Services
February 17
Imposition of Ashes
6:30 am ~ noon ~ 6:30 pm |
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Saint Luke's Parish Choir
Presents
Love Songs From Broadway, February 14
Make a date with your sweetheart for Sunday evening, February 14. Members of our Parish Choir will present a program of love songs first heard in Broadway productions. Some of our choristers have had professional experience in the theater, but all of them are multi-talented, so the evening promises to be entertaining. The program begins at 6:30 pm in Graham Hall. The cost is $15 per person and includes coffee and dessert. You may purchase tickets at the door. |
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tickets are on sale Sunday mornings or by calling
802-6212.
$10/adult $5/child under 12
maximum - $30/family
We also will offer drive-through pick-up for $5/order.
Pick up at the back of the church.
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Into God's Lap
Meditations for Lent 2010
Written by lay and clergy members of our Saint Luke's family, this book provides reflections, for each day of Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter, based on the scripture readings following the Daily Office from the Book of Common Prayer. Copies are $10 and will be available for purchase beginning this Sunday morning, February 14. |
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Attention Senior Adults!
Tuesday, February 23 ~ Graham Hall
Richard Healy will present "Herbs in Alabama - Grow, Harvest, Store, and Cook!" Following the presentation, we will enjoy lunch prepared with various herbs, of course! If you plan to eat, reservations must be made no later than Friday, February 19 by calling Jeanna @ 802-6218. |
Attention 20-Somethings!
All single members in their twenties are invited to join a Young Adult Lenten Bible Study. For interest and more information, please contact Chris Girata cgirata@saint-lukes.com. |
ECW First Monday
March 1
11:30 program: Our speaker will be Michael Calvert, President of Operation New Birmingham
12:00: Luncheon
Childcare is provided; all women are welcome! |
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ECW Day Retreat
Saturday, February 20
The Drehers' Farm
The church van will leave Saint Luke's around 9:15 am and return about 2:45 pm. Our speaker will be Shirley Ann Stringfellow of the Advent. Her talk will be on "Hearing the Voice of the Lord: From the Garden of Gethsemane to the Garden of the Tomb." We will listen to the words of Jesus and explore just what He is saying to each of us in the different phases of our lives. There is a cost of $10 for a box lunch. Please contact Shauna hard for a lunch reservation. shaunahard42@hotmail.com or 835-9928. If you would like to ride in the church van, please contact Jeanna Speegle (jspeegle@saint-lukes.com or 802-6218).All women of the church are welcome! |
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Experience the Labyrinth this Lent
The season of Lent calls us to prayer, discipline, and an inward journey and reflection and self-examination. Many Christians have found blessing and renewal through the ancient spiritual practice of walking the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a series of intricate, inter-weaving pathways, laid out within a large circle. The pathways parallel our journey through life. Accompanied by soft music and a quiet, meditative atmosphere conducive to prayer and reflection, walking the labyrinth can unlock the quiet places in our hurried souls, and cause us to focus on our journey towards God. It is relaxing, satisfying, and spiritually rewarding for anyone seeking a quiet place for peace and restoration. Walking the labyrinth requires no preparation and takes typically less than 30 minutes.
You are invited to enter this world of quiet peace and prayer by walking the labyrinth at St. Luke's this Lent. The labyrinth will be set up in Graham Hall and available on Friday, February 26, from noon until 7:00 p.m., and once again on Saturday, February 27 ,from 9:00 am to noon. There is no cost, and no prior reservation is necessary. If you have questions, please call Steve DeGweck at 802-6203 or Mary Ellen Calhoun at 733-1244. |
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Click here to listen or read a brief Christian meditation, including scripture, prayer, times of silence, and lasting no more than ten minutes! A new one will be posted each week. |
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Volunteer at the Crisis Center
If you have a strong desire to help others and a willingness to listen, this may be the opportunity for you. The Crisis Center of Birmingham is always looking for volunteers to answer their phone lines. You receive complete training and can then sign up for shifts that fit your own schedule. It is possible to answer: the Crisis and Suicide line, Kids' Help Line, TeenLink, or the Senior Talk Line. For more information go to www.crisicenterbham.com or call 323-7782 (option 3). If you would like to know more about what it is like to volunteer at the Crisis center, please contact, Betsy Smith at 322-7056. |
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Are You A Caregiver Who Needs Some Support?
Do you spend much of your time caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled, or elderly? Once a month Saint Luke's offers a group where caregivers come together for support fellowship, and often exchange helpful information. An opportunity for family caregivers to give and receive support. We meet the fourth Monday of each month at 12:00 noon in the Small Dining Room. Feel free to bring your lunch. The next meeting is Monday, February 22. There will be no meeting in January. To learn more, call Gail Sharp (871-7025 or gailsharplpc@aol.com). |
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September Song
A History of Norwood
Now available is a memoir of early days in Norwood written by Bill Pogue, a former resident. It is called September Song and can be yours for a $25.00 donation to the Norwood Resource Center. These donations will enable the Resource Center to again provide free income tax preparation to members of the Norwood community. Please help support one of our Outreach projects and enjoy reading about a time in early Birmingham history. Copies are available in Barbara Vandergriff's office on second floor. |
Stewardship of Creation
Pick up your Calendar this Sunday!
The Stewardhip for Creation Committee has created a calendar for YOU for the season of Lent in the hopes it can play a small part in helping you and your family members become better "stewards of creation" in this season of Lent. May this season be a time when you renew your commitment toward loving God and your neighbor, and cherishing the good earth our loving Father has given us.
Calendars are also available during the week in Barbara Vandergriff's office.
"Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory." --
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 388 |
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Saint Luke's GIFT Guide is Available On-line!
Saint Luke's Health Ministries is committed to helping our members and the community prepare for the future. The G.I.F.T. Guide - Gaining Information For Tomorrow - is a comprehensive program to help you put your affairs in order. The GIFT Guide is now available on-line. Click HERE.
For more information, contact Carol Pearce (802-6209 or
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A Word from Lars
Director of Youth Ministries
Letter to Parents
With my first month behind me, I am pleased to tell you how much I am enjoying getting to know the youth. I have mailed out a letter asking you to describe your kids to me. I want to follow up this request by offering it online. Click HERE for letter. My goal is to really get to know the young people, what drives them, and what you are most proud of. They have shown me that they are a special group with a variety of special gifts. I want to make sure that we use those gifts to the best of our ability.
Pancake Supper
Next week begins the season of Lent... But not before we go CRAZY at the Pancake Supper. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at any time by calling me at the church, 802-6212. "This year we look forward to festive music by 'DJ Joe' and the option of a drive-thru for families that need their pancakes on the go!" We are still looking for volunteers, so contact me at lporter@saint-lukes.com if you would like to set-up, cook, clean-up, direct the drive-thru, or serve. As a reminder, all proceeds go towards our Youth Mission Trips.
Homelessness Series
In the wake of the Claypool Lecture, Same Kind of Different as Me, the Haiti disaster, and the confirmation retreat to SIFAT, we have been discussing Homelessness at EYC. The discussion has been based around our role as Christians, and we are attempting to answer the question, "Where do we begin to help?" If your kids have not been attending EYC, send them our way on Sunday and Wednesday nights. We regularly have around 30 kids. The energy, discussion, and desire to help is truly overwhelming.
Habitat for Humanity
Before our summer mission trips, we thought we would take a day to prepare. The Youth will be helping with the AL Diocese Habitat House on March 20th. This will be a great chance for anyone returning from Spring Break a few days early to serve in the Birmingham community. More details will be coming.
Summer Mission Trip Dates
Our big mission trips have been set! This summer we have two trips open to our youth. The Junior High will be serving at Urban Ministries. The Diocese refers to this program as Young People Painting Birmingham. Since we have such a large group of youth here at Saint Luke's, we will have our own week to spend at the Joe Rush Center, understanding and serving the needs of people right here in Birmingham. The dates are June 6th-11th. This trip is for rising 7th graders through rising 9th graders.
The Senior High group will go to ASP. Appalachia Service Project is an organization serving the Appalachia Region and working towards making homes safer, warmer, and dryer. The nature of this work varies, but often involves roofing, sheetrock, etc. Anything you might do at Habitat, you might do on ASP. We will leave for ASP on July 3rd and return July 11th. We are limited to 30 spots for youth, 6 female leaders, and 6 male leaders. More information and sign-up will be coming this week. This trip is for rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders and just-graduated seniors.
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Attention all 5k through 5th grade boys and their fathers or special friends!
Save the date to go bowling!
When: Friday, February 19th @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: Brunswick Riverview Lanes
Next to Target off of 280. Cost: $30.00 per pair, $10.00 extra for each additional child. Cost includes 3 games, shoes, and dinner. **Don't forget to wear socks!** Reserve your spot by Friday, February 12 by contacting Emily eboles@saint-lukes.com or 802-6211.
Save the Date for VBS 2010!
Vacation Bible School 2010 will be June 7-10. Registration will begin soon... Adults, be thinking about how you can help!
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Open enrollment for the Day School's Fall Registration is going on now. Please contact the school at 871.3453 or click here to print the registration forms. Priority is given to families already enrolled, then church members, and then to the community. You may also register for summer now. Please contact the school to inquire about our program.
If you have not done so already, please stop by the Day School now to pick up your cheese straw and cookie orders. All orders not picked up by January 29 will be donated to the Grace Food Pantry.
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Subscribe to our NEW Podcast!!
You can now subscribe to the Saint Luke's podcast! Enjoy listening to sermons and teachings from the clergy of Saint Luke's, updated every week. Search for "Saint Luke's" in iTunes, or click here to follow step-by-step instructions.
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New Email Address?
So you won't miss any of the Saint Luke's digital newsletters, be sure to let Nancy Cain in the office know if your email address changes. Contact her at (ncain@saint-lukes.com or 802-6200).
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